(JollofNews) – Gambians are voting in the first parliamentary elections since the defeat of the country’s former long-term ruler Yahya Jammeh. 238 candidates are contesting the 53 parliamentary seats and over 800, 000 people are registered to vote in the election according to the country’s electoral commission. The United Democratic[Read More…]
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Gambia: 10 State Guards Facing ‘Indefinite’ Detention
(JollofNews) – At least ten soldier of the Gambia’s State Guard Division have been arrested and detained in connection with the disappearance of detainees during the regime of former President Yahya Jammeh. Mr Jammeh, who ruled the Gambia for 22 years, is accused of committing many human rights abuses with[Read More…]
Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: Never Forget
(JollofNews) – Never forget the thing called APRC and Yaya Jammeh! Those who forget history are bound to repeat the mistakes of the past. As we head to the polls tomorrow, remember the history. Just 3 months ago, we had a ruling party called APRC led by a president called[Read More…]
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